At URI, the Honors Program is a specialized academic program designed for a diverse community of engaged learners and intellectually curious students. It offers small, discussion-based classes that foster deeper exploration, broader perspectives, and more complex discussions. The program provides a supportive environment for academic growth, interdisciplinary learning, meaningful collaboration, and connections between students, their peers and faculty.
Why join the Honors Program at URI?
A collegial community
You’ll meet other highly motivated students doing interesting work in all different majors. Find your community through discussions in the smaller classes, attending events or grabbing coffee in the honors lounge.
Individualized support
No matter what your major is, our Honors staff and faculty will get to know you personally through one-on-one advising and meetings with faculty mentors. You’ll get the advising, support, and guidance you need for your unique goals and interests.
Produce your own research
The Honors Project allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor of your choosing on a semester- or year-long research project or creative work. Intellectually and creatively, this project is whatever you dream it to be.
The 2024 URI Honors Colloquium
Learn more about the 2024 Honors Colloquium, Democracy in Peril.
Unique opportunities
